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Resource Guide: Maine’s resources for innovators
Updated: September 1, 2025The innovation and startup infrastructure in Maine is extensive, but also daunting. Here’s an overview of resources in the state.
Updated: September 1, 2025
From gilding to apps, 11 Maine entrepreneurs are getting set to launch businesses
Updated: August 29, 2025In the past two years, 98.5% of Maine’s net job growth was driven by small businesses.
Updated: August 29, 2025
Accelerator will help Maine fishing industry start up side gigs
Updated: August 19, 2025Business development tools, resources and programs are on tap with the state’s first accelerator program for the fishing industry.
Updated: August 19, 2025
15 Maine companies ranked among nation's fastest-growing
Updated: August 15, 2025Companies in this year's Inc. 5000 list generated a combined $300 revenue in 2024. The list includes Maine companies that span sectors from technology to construction.
Updated: August 15, 2025
Semifinalists named in 2025 Maine Family Business Awards
August 13, 2025The Institute for Family-Owned Business said it received a record 505 nominations for this year’s contest.
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Outstanding Women in Business: Torey Penrod-Cambra aims to take HighByte to new heights
Updated: August 11, 2025The technology trailblazer is a co-founder and chief communications officer of HighByte, fast-growing Portland-based industrial software startup staffed by about 40 employees.
Updated: August 11, 2025
Outstanding Women in Business: Katie Shorey is Maine’s startup and talent attraction impresario
Updated: August 11, 2025The director of engagement for Live + Work in Maine and president of Startup of Maine is a force of nature in Maine's business community.
Updated: August 11, 2025
Strong first chapter for Ogunquit's only bookstore
Updated: August 1, 2025Perkins Cove Bookshop stocks 1,600 titles and sold more than 5,000 tomes in its first two months, according to the owners.
Updated: August 1, 2025
On the Record: Central Maine entrepreneur offers travel planning with a mystery twist
Updated: July 28, 2025The founder of Maine Mystery Trip has turned his love of puzzles and mystery into a business that creates unique and fun experiences for travelers.
Updated: July 28, 2025
From beach reads to biographies: Here’s what Maine movers and shakers are paging through this summer
Updated: July 25, 2025Mainebiz checked in with business leaders around the state to find out what books are getting their attention this season.
Updated: July 25, 2025
How to build an entrepreneurial community in your region
Updated: July 23, 2025By keeping the first few meetups intimate and authentic, you create an environment where people feel comfortable showing up and contributing, our guest columnist writes.
Updated: July 23, 2025
Ready, set, pitch your Maine business in LaunchPad contest
July 17, 2025Applications for the 12th edition of the annual contest are due by Aug. 14, and finalists will be notified in late September.
July 17, 2025
Portland digital health startup taps industry veteran as CEO
July 7, 2025MedRhythms employs 40 people and has raised more than $60 million to date. It recently won FDA approval for a device to help Parkinson’s disease patients improve their walking, mobility and motor function.
July 7, 2025
Midcoast meat snacks maker brings home the bacon in 'Greenlight Maine' season finale
July 6, 2025Newcastle-based Singing Pastures plans to use its $25,000 prize money to fund a new website ahead of a rebrand and expansion.
July 6, 2025
On the Record: Belfast entrepreneur cooks up growth plans for recipe-sharing app
Updated: June 30, 2025At Watermelon Pie, Kachina Miller leads a team of five people, with big plans for scaling up.
Updated: June 30, 2025
In Skowhegan, momentum builds for shared commercial kitchen, business incubator
June 24, 2025Main Street Skowhegan received $500,000 for Kitchen 185, which is envisioned as a shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator. The total project cost is estimated at around $3 million.
June 24, 2025
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